Bezwada Wilson
Manuel scavenging in India Seven workers in India killed while cleaning sewer lines

In the first half of 2019, at least 22 workers, mostly from the Dalit communities, were killed while cleaning sewers.

Manual scavenging India Ahead of elections, India’s manual scavengers release manifesto

The manifesto lists the specific demands made by the manual scavengers to break the shackles of caste, patriarchy, and for the recovery, reconstruction, and reclamation of their fundamental right to live with dignity.